In 2007 there were 605 fatal boating accidents, and an additional 4,586 reported non-fatal boating accidents. This is a staggering number, considering that the U.S. Coast Guard estimates that only 5-10 percent of boating accidents are reported. Like cars, boats can be a safe mode of transportation. However, every year there are numerous life-altering boating accident caused by the negligence of another. The United States Coast Guard keeps a compilation of accident statistics. See, http://www.uscgboating.org/statistics/Boating_Statistics_2007.pdf
The causes of boating accidents vary greatly. The most common type of accident involving open motorboats is collision with another vessel, followed by accidents involving skier mishaps, and falls overboard.
The leading causes of accidents with both open motorboats and personal water craft are:
- Operator inattention
- Operator inexperience
- Speeding
- Alcohol
Your accident injuries, if they are the fault of another’s negligence, or faulty equipment, may entitle you to compensation for those injuries. The Rojas Law Firm, LLC will fight for your legal rights and seek to make you whole if you are victim of a boating or watercraft accident. You will never have to pay any fees upfront and we only get paid if you are awarded monetary compensation.